NEP vs UAE Match Prediction : 1st Match, United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal,2026
NEP vs UAE Win Probability
60%
NEP
40%
UAE
Nepal To Win, 1.57
Dipendra Singh Airee has stepped up massively to the Nepal T20I captaincy role, bringing calm leadership and excellent middle-order anchoring
Sandeep Lamichhane remains a highly valuable asset with his wealth of spin-bowling experience in Kirtipur
Nepal carries immense confidence having comfortably beaten the UAE by 7 wickets in their recent T20 World Cup warm-up clash
NEP vs UAE Betting Tips
Nepal total before the first dismissal to be over 22.5 runs
Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have established themselves as a formidable opening pair for Nepal. They frequently capitalize on the powerplay restrictions in home conditions, and the UAE's opening pace attack has occasionally struggled with early discipline. As a consistently aggressive duo on a pitch they know inside out, this is a bet worth locking in.
United Arab Emirates first method of dismissal to be bowled
The UAE top order batters, led by Muhammad Waseem, will be looking to target the powerplay as a massive run-scoring opportunity while field restrictions are in place. While that may prove beneficial to the batters, attacking early against the swinging new ball of Sompal Kami and Karan KC often leads to batters missing the line completely. For good reasons, this is traditionally one of the fan-favorite bets for early wickets.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Nepal
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United Arab Emirates
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Nepal has built up momentum at various stages with crucial home victories. A win against the United Arab Emirates would be vital to get the series off to a perfect start. With a dazzling spin bowling lineup that has regularly troubled the opposition, and aggressive batters who can power the team to strong totals, Nepal will be the team to watch out for.
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Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Head-to-Head Record
Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates in their most recent T20 World Cup warm-up game earlier this year by 7 wickets. In the games prior to that, Nepal won a thrilling encounter by 1 run in October 2025, while the UAE claimed a 6-wicket victory in April 2024.
Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Live-streaming and Broadcast
Nepal and the United Arab Emirates will be meeting on Monday, 20 April 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. T20I action will be available for fans globally. There is no major TV broadcast in India, but live-streaming is typically available on platforms like FanCode.
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NEP vs UAE Team Previews
Nepal
The Nepal top-order batting has prevailed as one of the team’s strengths. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh are capable of getting the team off to a rapid start in the powerplay. Batters like Dipendra Singh Airee and Sundeep Jora will be tasked with navigating the middle overs, ensuring the team pulls together a highly competitive total against a decent UAE bowling unit.
The spin strikes of Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi show that there is massive potential in the bowling group to get regular wickets. They will need that against the UAE's aggressive top order. The team will also need a strong response from the pace duo of Sompal Kami and Karan KC as they look to get better at containing runs early on.
Nepal has historically scored well at home, giving the team plenty of confidence with the bat in hand. If the team can tidy up its job against the UAE's dynamic captain, this makes for a secure bet of Nepal beating the United Arab Emirates.
Nepal Expected Playing 11
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Abinash Bohara
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates are heavily dependent on top-order performances. Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu are capable of putting up quick runs before the field spreads. However, the positives have sometimes been few and far between in an innings that stumbles against quality spin, making the middle-order contributions of Vriitya Aravind and Basil Hameed absolutely critical.
The bowling will look to tear into Nepal's top order early. A convincing performance from Junaid Siddique and Zahoor Khan is necessary to take control with the ball in the first half of the innings. The spinners, led by Aayan Afzal Khan, will need to walk away with crucial middle-over wickets to tame the home side.
An inconsistent performance with bat and ball in turning conditions shows that you would be taking a risk if choosing to back the visiting team. After struggling in their recent warm-up game against Nepal, the side will need a massive turnaround to secure a win.
United Arab Emirates Expected Playing 11
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Haider Ali, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah
NEP vs UAE Toss Prediction
The moisture from the dew at night makes gripping the ball in the second innings extremely tough at Kirtipur. The bowling typically gets looser and easier to hit under those conditions. Captains typically prefer bowling first for those reasons. Nepal and the UAE are both expected to opt to bowl first if they win the toss.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch in Kirtipur will be relatively slow and dry, allowing the spin-bowlers to dig their heels into the batters who miss their lines and lengths. The dry conditions leading up to and including the day of this match will bring the spinners heavily into play with grip and turn. A competitive total in the first innings would look like something between 150 to 160 runs.
That would be a fraction over a par score to counter the effect of dew in the night games.
The weather for the matchday will be free of rain and sunny during the day, while staying warm and moderately humid with a slight breeze at night.
NEP vs UAE : Who Will Win?
Nepal would be the hot favourites to beat the United Arab Emirates. Their superior understanding of the home conditions and powerhouse spin-bowling unit led by Sandeep Lamichhane gives them the clear edge. The UAE's recent struggles against Nepal, including a 7-wicket defeat in February, highlight their vulnerability against this opponent.
The contrast in playing spin should be a key factor in picking Nepal ahead of the UAE.
Bet on Nepal to win.
